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... Touchpad Disabling 55 Storage Devices 57 Flash Memory Card Reader 57 Hard Disk Drive 58 Memory (RAM 60 Connections...61 Network Connection 61 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 63 Windows Wireless Network Connection 65 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 67 Appendix Optional Accessories A-2 Optional Connections A-2 Operating System and Software A-3 System BIOS Settings A-4 Common Problems and Solutions A-7 Recovering Your Notebook PC A-13 Using Recovery Partition A-13 Using Recovery DVD (on selected models A-14 DVD-ROM Drive Information A-16 Internal...
... Touchpad Disabling 55 Storage Devices 57 Flash Memory Card Reader 57 Hard Disk Drive 58 Memory (RAM 60 Connections...61 Network Connection 61 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 63 Windows Wireless Network Connection 65 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 67 Appendix Optional Accessories A-2 Optional Connections A-2 Operating System and Software A-3 System BIOS Settings A-4 Common Problems and Solutions A-7 Recovering Your Notebook PC A-13 Using Recovery Partition A-13 Using Recovery DVD (on selected models A-14 DVD-ROM Drive Information A-16 Internal...
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... special situations. Notebook PC User Manual The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. Knowing the Parts Gives you to optional accessories and gives additional information. Notes for safe operation. About This User's Manual You are reading the Notebook PC User's Manual.This User's Manual provides information regarding the various components in this User's Manual: 1. Appendix Introduces you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4.
... special situations. Notebook PC User Manual The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. Knowing the Parts Gives you to optional accessories and gives additional information. Notes for safe operation. About This User's Manual You are reading the Notebook PC User's Manual.This User's Manual provides information regarding the various components in this User's Manual: 1. Appendix Introduces you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4.
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... from heat exposure. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT expose to qualified personnel. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT operate during electrical storms. DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on your lap or any part of the Notebook PC. DO NOT short...
... from heat exposure. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged. DO NOT press or touch the display panel. DO NOT expose to qualified personnel. Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack(s) before cleaning. DO NOT operate during electrical storms. DO NOT leave the Notebook PC on your lap or any part of the Notebook PC. DO NOT short...
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... the manual lock to the unlocked position to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for your Notebook PC. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for this Notebook PC to insert or remove the battery pack. Only purchase hard disk drives from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC.The battery pack cannot be disassembled and...
... the manual lock to the unlocked position to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. Battery time varies by usage and by the specifications for your Notebook PC. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information on hard disk drive upgrades for this Notebook PC to insert or remove the battery pack. Only purchase hard disk drives from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC.The battery pack cannot be disassembled and...
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... not work. USB allows many devices to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). Notebook PC User Manual 21 You can be connected or disconnected without additional adapters. 3 Optical Drive Electronic Eject The optical drive eject has an electronic eject button for connection to eject the optical drive tray in Windows "Computer" and selecting Eject. 4 Optical Drive Emergency Eject (location varies by model) The emergency eject is used to a local network.
... not work. USB allows many devices to 12Mbits/sec (USB 1.1) and 480Mbits/sec (USB 2.0). Notebook PC User Manual 21 You can be connected or disconnected without additional adapters. 3 Optical Drive Electronic Eject The optical drive eject has an electronic eject button for connection to eject the optical drive tray in Windows "Computer" and selecting Eject. 4 Optical Drive Emergency Eject (location varies by model) The emergency eject is used to a local network.
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... Jack The stereo headphone jack (1/8 inch) is used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to amplified speakers or headphones. Ensure not to cover the adapter and keep it away from your body. 8 Flash Memory Slot Normally an external memory card reader must be purchased separately in speakers. 10 Microphone Input Jack The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can conveniently read from audio devices. Use this jack supplies power to the Notebook PC and charges the internal battery...
... Jack The stereo headphone jack (1/8 inch) is used to connect the Notebook PC's audio out signal to amplified speakers or headphones. Ensure not to cover the adapter and keep it away from your body. 8 Flash Memory Slot Normally an external memory card reader must be purchased separately in speakers. 10 Microphone Input Jack The mono microphone jack (1/8 inch) can conveniently read from audio devices. Use this jack supplies power to the Notebook PC and charges the internal battery...
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..., the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of the Notebook PC's hardware configuration, which is created by running BIOS Setup. DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that is powered ON with an operating system. When the test is not a problem with selections to correct the conflict by using the hot keys. In most cases the record should be seen. To protect the hard disk drive, always...
..., the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of the Notebook PC's hardware configuration, which is created by running BIOS Setup. DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that is powered ON with an operating system. When the test is not a problem with selections to correct the conflict by using the hot keys. In most cases the record should be seen. To protect the hard disk drive, always...
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... function stores your work , your last status (such as a document scrolled down half way or email typed half way) will reappear as if you never left."Shut Down" will blink in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. Sleep and Hibernate Power management settings can also use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to activate this mode.) 38 Notebook PC User Manual When you resume your work if any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator...
... function stores your work , your last status (such as a document scrolled down half way or email typed half way) will reappear as if you never left."Shut Down" will blink in the Windows > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power Options. Sleep and Hibernate Power management settings can also use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to activate this mode.) 38 Notebook PC User Manual When you resume your work if any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator...
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... the entire display when using low resolution modes.) 40 Notebook PC User Manual The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on -screen-display. Follow the icons instead of the function keys. Sun Down Icon (F5): Decreases the display brightness Sun Up Icon (F6): Increases the display brightness LCD Icon (F7): Toggles the display panel ON and OFF. (On certain models; Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on sleep button setting in power management setup).
... the entire display when using low resolution modes.) 40 Notebook PC User Manual The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on -screen-display. Follow the icons instead of the function keys. Sun Down Icon (F5): Decreases the display brightness Sun Up Icon (F6): Increases the display brightness LCD Icon (F7): Toggles the display panel ON and OFF. (On certain models; Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on sleep button setting in power management setup).
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... volume (only in touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). You can see the current mode through the onscreen display (OSD). This allows switching between the Notebook PC's LCD display and an external monitor in this series: LCD Only -> CRT Only (External Monitor) -> LCD + CRT Clone -> LCD + CRT Extend. (This function does not work in 256 Colors, select High Color in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. Notebook PC User Manual 41 Fn+V: Toggles "Life Frame" software...
... volume (only in touchpad LOCKED (disabled) and UNLOCKED (enabled). You can see the current mode through the onscreen display (OSD). This allows switching between the Notebook PC's LCD display and an external monitor in this series: LCD Only -> CRT Only (External Monitor) -> LCD + CRT Clone -> LCD + CRT Extend. (This function does not work in 256 Colors, select High Color in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. Notebook PC User Manual 41 Fn+V: Toggles "Life Frame" software...
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... Memory Slot. SD / MMC MS / MS Pro The actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. IMPORTANT! Notebook PC User Manual 57 This Notebook PC has a single built-in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" in memory card reader that can use many flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. Flash memory card specifications constantly change...
... Memory Slot. SD / MMC MS / MS Pro The actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. IMPORTANT! Notebook PC User Manual 57 This Notebook PC has a single built-in the Windows notification area before removing the flash memory card. Flash Memory Card Reader Normally a memory card reader must be purchased separately in order to use "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" in memory card reader that can use many flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. Flash memory card specifications constantly change...
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... Notebook PC to locate the memory. Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of memory in the system and configures CMOS accordingly during the POST (PowerOn-Self-Test) process. Installing a Memory Card: Removing a Memory Card: 33 (This is only an example.) 60 (This is installed. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is only an example.) Notebook PC User Manual Memory (RAM) Additional memory will increase application performance by models...
... Notebook PC to locate the memory. Only purchase expansion modules from authorized retailers of memory in the system and configures CMOS accordingly during the POST (PowerOn-Self-Test) process. Installing a Memory Card: Removing a Memory Card: 33 (This is only an example.) 60 (This is installed. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is only an example.) Notebook PC User Manual Memory (RAM) Additional memory will increase application performance by models...
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...-configured in good working order. A recovery disc is optional and includes an image of the original operating system installed on the hard drive at the factory.The recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to download individual software drivers and utilities. The stability and compatibility of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. Contact your Notebook PC, or add functionality not provided by the native operating system. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 The support disc contains all drivers, utilities...
...-configured in good working order. A recovery disc is optional and includes an image of the original operating system installed on the hard drive at the factory.The recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to download individual software drivers and utilities. The stability and compatibility of a pre-installed Microsoft Windows operating system. Contact your Notebook PC, or add functionality not provided by the native operating system. Notebook PC User Manual A-3 The support disc contains all drivers, utilities...
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... User will have Administrator rights. Administrator Password User Password Status NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED Setup administrator password User Password I/O Interface Security HDD Security Configuration: HDD 0:Hitachi HTS5 : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2008 American Megatrends, Inc. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 1.28.1119. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Re-type to boot or enter Setup. Leave the Create New Password...
... User will have Administrator rights. Administrator Password User Password Status NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED Setup administrator password User Password I/O Interface Security HDD Security Configuration: HDD 0:Hitachi HTS5 : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2008 American Megatrends, Inc. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F9: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: Exit Version 1.28.1119. On the Security screen, select Setup Administrator Password or User Password. 2. Re-type to boot or enter Setup. Leave the Create New Password...
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If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try MS System Restore to an earlier date. 3. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Hardware Problem - Notebook PC User Manual A-7 Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to another location before recovering. 4. A. System Unstable Cannot wake up from the ASUS website. If problem still persists, try...
If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try MS System Restore to an earlier date. 3. Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Hardware Problem - Notebook PC User Manual A-7 Keyboard / Hotkey The Hotkey (FN) is not able to another location before recovering. 4. A. System Unstable Cannot wake up from the ASUS website. If problem still persists, try...
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...! Adapter problem; Battery problem; Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to detect them to another location before recovering. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. You will see taskbar), close them . 4. Mechanical Problem - Notebook PC User Manual A-9 If you have many applications running (see whether the Notebook PC has a WLAN card under the "Network Adapter" item. please check the battery contacts, otherwise visit a local service center for replacement. D. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition...
...! Adapter problem; Battery problem; Problem caused by some viruses, use anti-virus software to detect them to another location before recovering. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. You will see taskbar), close them . 4. Mechanical Problem - Notebook PC User Manual A-9 If you have many applications running (see whether the Notebook PC has a WLAN card under the "Network Adapter" item. please check the battery contacts, otherwise visit a local service center for replacement. D. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition...
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... Volume Internal Pointing Device [External VGA] [Disabled] [Static] [No] [4] [Enabled] Press ENTER to run the utility to the Notebook PC and power on the Notebook PC. 3. Software Problem - Please verify the Notebook PC's exact model and download the latest BIOS file for your model from the ASUS website and save it in your flash disk drive to select and update BIOS. Intel Virtualization Technology VT-d Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Follow the instructions...
... Volume Internal Pointing Device [External VGA] [Disabled] [Static] [No] [4] [Enabled] Press ENTER to run the utility to the Notebook PC and power on the Notebook PC. 3. Software Problem - Please verify the Notebook PC's exact model and download the latest BIOS file for your model from the ASUS website and save it in your flash disk drive to select and update BIOS. Intel Virtualization Technology VT-d Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Follow the instructions...
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...the partition named RECOVERY. Recover Windows to select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled]. 3. Notebook PC User Manual A-13 Before using the Recovery Partition, copy your data files (such as Outlook PST files) to USB storage devices or to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings (such as drive"C". Take your Notebook PC at the factory and cannot be restored if deleted. Using the Recovery Partition: 1. Recovering Your Notebook PC Using Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your hard disk drive and creates a new system partition...
...the partition named RECOVERY. Recover Windows to select Windows Setup [EMS Enabled]. 3. Notebook PC User Manual A-13 Before using the Recovery Partition, copy your data files (such as Outlook PST files) to USB storage devices or to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings (such as drive"C". Take your Notebook PC at the factory and cannot be restored if deleted. Using the Recovery Partition: 1. Recovering Your Notebook PC Using Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your hard disk drive and creates a new system partition...
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... DVDs as instructed to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to create the Recovery DVD. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Using Recovery DVD (on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. According to complete the recovery process. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Follow the onscreen instructions to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD...
... DVDs as instructed to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to create the Recovery DVD. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual Using Recovery DVD (on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. According to complete the recovery process. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Follow the onscreen instructions to Microsoft, you may lose important data because of setting up Windows on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD...
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... updated drivers and utilities. Ensure to connect the power adapter to do so, during the recovery process or else your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Select OK to start to confirm the system recovery. Select OK to restore the image. 4. Unstable power supply may be powered ON. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Using the Recovery D��V�D�:� 1. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Insert the Recovery DVD...
... updated drivers and utilities. Ensure to connect the power adapter to do so, during the recovery process or else your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Select OK to start to confirm the system recovery. Select OK to restore the image. 4. Unstable power supply may be powered ON. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Using the Recovery D��V�D�:� 1. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Insert the Recovery DVD...